Did you know that breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women? Statistics show 1 in 8 women (and 1 in 1,000 men) will get breast cancer at some point in their life. The good news is that survival rates for this disease are very good if it’s detected and treated early. …
Breast Cancer Awareness
/2 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and although there are some factors such as family history that we can’t change, it is only accountable for 20% of patients with breast cancer. There are things we can do to help prevent this disease, starting with routine mammograms for early detection. Maintaining a healthy weight and…
To Your Health: October 2012
/1 Comment/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors to Help Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Your Health and Your Weight Beauty Foods Give Your Yogurt a Tweak and Go Greek Pink Power Smoothie Recipe News and Events Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I would like…
10 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. Giller, MS, RD, CDN, CDEAs you are well aware, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, now celebrating 25 years of awareness, education and empowerment. While there are some factors, such as family history that you can’t change, there are several things you CAN do to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. These tips are likely recommendations you…
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